RN Medical Surgical Acute

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Glendale Memorial Hospital team. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care, perform assessments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, evidence-based practice, and adherence to standards of care in a fast-paced hospital environment. Opportunities exist for professional growth within the system.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing required.
• Active California RN license upon hire.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evidence-based nursing care and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Utilize equipment and follow policies for safe care and transport of IV fluids.
• Reassess patient status after interventions and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well‑being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient‑first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast‑paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Provides effective, comprehensive evidence based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes. Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient. Collaborates with other disciplines to insure comprehensive, holistic and effective plan of care. Applies knowledge of current practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules and regulations. Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior and supports ethical practice by addressing or escalating issues. Serves as a patient advocate.
• Completes patient assessments competently. Assesses for and identifies needs of unit-specific patient population: Assesses for and identifies any physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, discharge and cultural needs.
• Completes an individualized plan of care based on assessment of the patient. Coordinates with other disciplines when indicated. Prioritizes care needs and sets measurable goals and time frames. Includes patient and family in the planning.
• Implements interventions based on nursing and medical plan of care. Manages patient population, diagnosis and age specific needs through appropriate adaptation of interventions. Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies (including following established policies, procedures and protocols governing the transport, handling and storage of intravenous fluids).
• After implementation, reassesses the patient to verify effectiveness of interventions. Updates the plan of care to reflect current care needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e.. LOC change, vital signs, test results)in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.

We are not currently accepting new graduate or new to speciality applications. The most current information for new graduate(<12 months experience as an RN)and fellowship programs(>12 months experience as an RN)can be found at National Nurse Residency Program.

This position is represented by CNA and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate Degree Of Nursing Graduate of accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program upon hire.
• One (1) year of RN Experience.
• Active RN license from the State of California.
• BLS American Heart Association
• ACLS American Heart Association

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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